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I am a professionally qualified freelance proofreader/copy-editor (with the Society for Editors and Proofreaders and the Publishing Training Centre) and am proud to include OUP, CUP, Black Library (science fiction), Taylor and Francis, Palgrave Macmillan, Routledge and Caramel (children's books) among my publisher clients. Apart from these I specialise in editing non-native English for both students and academics and have regular clients at Durham University, the University of Neuchâtel in Switzerland and the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona.

I can mark up hard copy and on screen (using either Track Changes or pdf mark up tools). I have both a PC and laptop with Adobe Acrobat XI reader, PDF-XChange viewer, unzipping software and PerfectIt editing software installed.

I have worked on fiction and nonfiction titles, children's books, travel guides, journal papers, magazines, essays, theses and dissertations. In addition, I have particular experience in dealing with multi-author volumes, and pre-submission editing of such manuscripts, and reference checking are particular specialities.

Subjects of particular interest for proofreading/copy-editing are as follows: library and information studies, social and economic history, local history, archaeology, business and manufacturing, all areas of hazard, risk and resilience (including security, technology, health, food, floods, landslides and volcanoes), geography, politics and international relations, education, travel and tourism, walking (over thirty years of experience in devising walk routes, leading group walks and walking intensively throughout the UK), cycling, wildlife (particularly birdwatching), flora and fauna, gardening, cookery, handicrafts (particularly knitting, crocheting and cross-stitch), folk music, theatre and Northern England (I spent nine years working for the local regional development agency and have a great deal of interest in local affairs). I read widely and would also be very interested in fiction, biography and memoir.

Portfolio (28 selected works)

The Indian village council, or panchayat, has long held an iconic place in India. Ironies of Colonial Governance traces the history of that ideal and the attempts to adapt it to colonial governance. Beginning with an in-depth analysis of British attempts to introduce a system of panchayat governance during the early nineteenth century, it analyses the legacies of these actions within the struc... read more

The Indian village council, or panchayat, has long held an iconic place in India. Ironies of Colonial Governance traces the history of that ideal and the attempts to adapt it to colonial governance. Beginning with an in-depth analysis of British attempts to introduce a system of panchayat governance during the early nineteenth century, it analyses the legacies of these actions within the struc... read more

Work-based learning routes are a flexible and innovative way to gain Higher Education qualifications. This book reflects that flexibility and prepares tutors for helping work-based students learn in a variety of ways. It covers the major aspects of work-based learning, including: APL; work-based projects; quality assurance; and use of technology.

Work-based learning routes are a flexible and innovative way to gain Higher Education qualifications. This book reflects that flexibility and prepares tutors for helping work-based students learn in a variety of ways. It covers the major aspects of work-based learning, including: APL; work-based projects; quality assurance; and use of technology.

The development of leadership within healthcare organisations is vital. Never has it been so important that aspiring leaders are equipped with the theoretical and practical-know-how to drive forward health reform and ensure quality, particularly in an industry where leadership is so often misunderstood. In this timely and exciting new book, Christopher Johns addresses the most vital aspects of... read more

The development of leadership within healthcare organisations is vital. Never has it been so important that aspiring leaders are equipped with the theoretical and practical-know-how to drive forward health reform and ensure quality, particularly in an industry where leadership is so often misunderstood. In this timely and exciting new book, Christopher Johns addresses the most vital aspects of... read more

This concise, approachable introduction to Khrushchev explores the innovative theme of Khrushchev as reformer, arguing that the 'bumbling' nature of those reforms only partly reflected Khrushchev's uncertainty about how to act. Swain provides a cogent account of Khrushchev's political career and of his wider role in Soviet and world politics.

This concise, approachable introduction to Khrushchev explores the innovative theme of Khrushchev as reformer, arguing that the 'bumbling' nature of those reforms only partly reflected Khrushchev's uncertainty about how to act. Swain provides a cogent account of Khrushchev's political career and of his wider role in Soviet and world politics.

The history of human rights suggests that individuals should be empowered in their natural, political, political, social and economic vulnerabilities. States within the international arena hold each other responsible for doing just that and support or interfere where necessary. States are to protect these essential human vulnerabilities, even when this is not a matter of self-interest. This fu... read more

The history of human rights suggests that individuals should be empowered in their natural, political, political, social and economic vulnerabilities. States within the international arena hold each other responsible for doing just that and support or interfere where necessary. States are to protect these essential human vulnerabilities, even when this is not a matter of self-interest. This fu... read more

This volume offers an interdisciplinary study of how different cultures have sought to transform individuals into warriors. War changes people, however a less explored question is how different societies want people to change as they are turned into warriors. When societies go to war they recognize that a boundary is being crossed. The participants are expected to do things that are otherwise ... read more

This volume offers an interdisciplinary study of how different cultures have sought to transform individuals into warriors. War changes people, however a less explored question is how different societies want people to change as they are turned into warriors. When societies go to war they recognize that a boundary is being crossed. The participants are expected to do things that are otherwise ... read more

This concise and accessible introduction establishes the relevance of cultural anthropology for the modern world through an integrated, ethnographically informed approach. The book develops readers’ understanding and engagement by addressing key issues such as: What it means to be human The key characteristics of culture as a concept Relocation and dislocation of peoples The conflict between p... read more

This concise and accessible introduction establishes the relevance of cultural anthropology for the modern world through an integrated, ethnographically informed approach. The book develops readers’ understanding and engagement by addressing key issues such as: What it means to be human The key characteristics of culture as a concept Relocation and dislocation of peoples The conflict between p... read more

In the city of Queen Mab, nothing is quite as it seems. Pariah, spy and Inquisitorial agent, Alizebeth Bequin is all of these things and yet none of them. An enigma, even to herself, she is caught between Inquisitors Gregor Eisenhorn and Gideon Ravenor, former allies now enemies who are playing a shadow game against a mysterious and deadly foe. Coveted by the Archenemy, pursued by the Inquisit... read more

In the city of Queen Mab, nothing is quite as it seems. Pariah, spy and Inquisitorial agent, Alizebeth Bequin is all of these things and yet none of them. An enigma, even to herself, she is caught between Inquisitors Gregor Eisenhorn and Gideon Ravenor, former allies now enemies who are playing a shadow game against a mysterious and deadly foe. Coveted by the Archenemy, pursued by the Inquisit... read more

In the War-torn future of the 41st millennium, the Sabbat Worlds Crusade has begun. With the massed ranks of the Imperial Guard hard-pressed by the evil forces of Chaos, mankind must prevail - whatever the cost in lives. Commisar Ibram Gaunt has vowed to lead the men of the Tanith First-and-Only safely through this campaign, but they must evade the treacherous scheming of rival regiments just ... read more

In the War-torn future of the 41st millennium, the Sabbat Worlds Crusade has begun. With the massed ranks of the Imperial Guard hard-pressed by the evil forces of Chaos, mankind must prevail - whatever the cost in lives. Commisar Ibram Gaunt has vowed to lead the men of the Tanith First-and-Only safely through this campaign, but they must evade the treacherous scheming of rival regiments just ... read more

The bestselling Gotrek & Felix series continuesGotrek and Felix: unsung heroes of the Empire, or nothing more than common thieves and murderers? The truth perhaps lies somewhere in between, and depends entirely upon whom you ask... Travelling to the mysterious south in search of a mighty death, the Slayer Gotrek Gurnisson and his human companion, Felix Jaeger, find themselves caught up in a ba... read more

The bestselling Gotrek & Felix series continuesGotrek and Felix: unsung heroes of the Empire, or nothing more than common thieves and murderers? The truth perhaps lies somewhere in between, and depends entirely upon whom you ask... Travelling to the mysterious south in search of a mighty death, the Slayer Gotrek Gurnisson and his human companion, Felix Jaeger, find themselves caught up in a ba... read more

Ahriman, greatest sorcerer of the Thousand Sons and architect of the Rubric that laid his Legion low, continues to walk the path towards salvation, or damnation. Searching for a cure for his Legion, he is forced to consider - was the great ritual somehow flawed from the very beginning? The answer may lie within the mysterious artefact known as the Athenaeum of Kallimakus, a grimoire of forgott... read more

Ahriman, greatest sorcerer of the Thousand Sons and architect of the Rubric that laid his Legion low, continues to walk the path towards salvation, or damnation. Searching for a cure for his Legion, he is forced to consider - was the great ritual somehow flawed from the very beginning? The answer may lie within the mysterious artefact known as the Athenaeum of Kallimakus, a grimoire of forgott... read more

A riding school in a former airship hangar, giant whale bones in a parking lot, a bunker under a school, an elevator that never stops, a vast network of tunnels in the bowels of a hospital, superb secret museums, little-known architectural wonders, hidden gardens ... Away from the crowds and the clichés, Copenhagen reserves its well-hidden treasures for those who venture off the beaten track, ... read more

A riding school in a former airship hangar, giant whale bones in a parking lot, a bunker under a school, an elevator that never stops, a vast network of tunnels in the bowels of a hospital, superb secret museums, little-known architectural wonders, hidden gardens ... Away from the crowds and the clichés, Copenhagen reserves its well-hidden treasures for those who venture off the beaten track, ... read more

Old buildings have an eerie haunting feeling, and the 17th Century Manor house in the Cornish countryside Julia intends to restore, is no exception. Originally her dead husband’s dream, she feels it’s up to her to complete it in his memory. When she arrives, she realizes it’ll take more than a quick clean to put the dilapidated old Manor to rights. While exploring the house, she feels as someo... read more

Old buildings have an eerie haunting feeling, and the 17th Century Manor house in the Cornish countryside Julia intends to restore, is no exception. Originally her dead husband’s dream, she feels it’s up to her to complete it in his memory. When she arrives, she realizes it’ll take more than a quick clean to put the dilapidated old Manor to rights. While exploring the house, she feels as someo... read more

Discover Lola and Woofy's wonderful adventures!Lola and Woofy are the best friends in the whole world. It is Sunday today and Lola, Woofy and Titou go fishing with Lola's dad.Short stories for beginning readers. Featured books: A surprising goal!An original advert!Texas campingWhat a fright!Lost in the Zoo!Everybody in the ring!What a Show!The Odd Student!Puppy Love!Woofy in PainWoofy Missing!... read more

Discover Lola and Woofy's wonderful adventures!Lola and Woofy are the best friends in the whole world. It is Sunday today and Lola, Woofy and Titou go fishing with Lola's dad.Short stories for beginning readers. Featured books: A surprising goal!An original advert!Texas campingWhat a fright!Lost in the Zoo!Everybody in the ring!What a Show!The Odd Student!Puppy Love!Woofy in PainWoofy Missing!... read more

Discover Lola and Woofy's wonderful adventures!Lola and Woofy are the best friends in the whole world. Today, Woofy is feeling under the weather and Lola and Titou decide to build a shelter for him.Short stories for beginning readers. Featured books: A surprising goal!An original advert!Texas campingWhat a fright!Lost in the Zoo!Everybody in the ring!What a Show!The Odd Student!A Good Catch!Pu... read more

Discover Lola and Woofy's wonderful adventures!Lola and Woofy are the best friends in the whole world. Today, Woofy is feeling under the weather and Lola and Titou decide to build a shelter for him.Short stories for beginning readers. Featured books: A surprising goal!An original advert!Texas campingWhat a fright!Lost in the Zoo!Everybody in the ring!What a Show!The Odd Student!A Good Catch!Pu... read more

Discover Lola and Woofy's wonderful adventures!Lola and Woofy are the best friends in the whole world. Today, Woofy is missing! Where could he be?!Short stories for beginning readers. Featured books: A surprising goal!An original advert!Texas campingWhat a fright!Lost in the Zoo!Everybody in the ring!What a Show!The Odd Student!A Good Catch!Puppy Love!Woofy in PainHappy Holidays!The Mischief M... read more

Discover Lola and Woofy's wonderful adventures!Lola and Woofy are the best friends in the whole world. Today, Woofy is missing! Where could he be?!Short stories for beginning readers. Featured books: A surprising goal!An original advert!Texas campingWhat a fright!Lost in the Zoo!Everybody in the ring!What a Show!The Odd Student!A Good Catch!Puppy Love!Woofy in PainHappy Holidays!The Mischief M... read more

Discover Lola and Woofy's wonderful adventures!Lola and Woofy are the best friends in the whole world. Today, Lola must go back to school but she doesn't want to leave Woofy alone...Short stories for beginning readers. Featured books: A surprising goal!An original advert!Texas campingWhat a fright!Lost in the Zoo!Everybody in the ring!What a Show!A Good Catch!Puppy Love!Woofy in PainWoofy Miss... read more

Discover Lola and Woofy's wonderful adventures!Lola and Woofy are the best friends in the whole world. Today, Lola must go back to school but she doesn't want to leave Woofy alone...Short stories for beginning readers. Featured books: A surprising goal!An original advert!Texas campingWhat a fright!Lost in the Zoo!Everybody in the ring!What a Show!A Good Catch!Puppy Love!Woofy in PainWoofy Miss... read more

Discover Lola and Woofy's wonderful adventures!Lola and Woofy are the best friends in the whole world. Today, Woofy experiences love at first sight with Cinnamon, Mr and Mrs Bertin's new dog...Short stories for beginning readers. Featured books: A surprising goal!An original advert!Texas campingWhat a fright!Lost in the Zoo!Everybody in the ring!What a Show!The Odd Student!A Good Catch!Woofy i... read more

Discover Lola and Woofy's wonderful adventures!Lola and Woofy are the best friends in the whole world. Today, Woofy experiences love at first sight with Cinnamon, Mr and Mrs Bertin's new dog...Short stories for beginning readers. Featured books: A surprising goal!An original advert!Texas campingWhat a fright!Lost in the Zoo!Everybody in the ring!What a Show!The Odd Student!A Good Catch!Woofy i... read more

Discover Lola and Woofy's wonderful adventures!Lola and Woofy are the best friends in the whole world. No school today! Lola and Woofy decide to go on a picnic with Titou.Short stories for beginning readers. Featured books: A surprising goal!An original advert!Texas campingLost in the Zoo!Everybody in the ring!What a Show!The Odd Student!A Good Catch!Puppy Love!Woofy in PainWoofy Missing!Happy... read more

Discover Lola and Woofy's wonderful adventures!Lola and Woofy are the best friends in the whole world. No school today! Lola and Woofy decide to go on a picnic with Titou.Short stories for beginning readers. Featured books: A surprising goal!An original advert!Texas campingLost in the Zoo!Everybody in the ring!What a Show!The Odd Student!A Good Catch!Puppy Love!Woofy in PainWoofy Missing!Happy... read more

Discover Lola and Woofy's wonderful adventures!Lola and Woofy are the best friends in the whole world. Today, Lola, her family and Titou are all going on vacation together!Short stories for beginning readers. Featured books: A surprising goal!An original advert!Texas campingWhat a fright!Lost in the Zoo!Everybody in the ring!What a Show!The Odd Student!A Good Catch!Puppy Love!Woofy in PainWoof... read more

Discover Lola and Woofy's wonderful adventures!Lola and Woofy are the best friends in the whole world. Today, Lola, her family and Titou are all going on vacation together!Short stories for beginning readers. Featured books: A surprising goal!An original advert!Texas campingWhat a fright!Lost in the Zoo!Everybody in the ring!What a Show!The Odd Student!A Good Catch!Puppy Love!Woofy in PainWoof... read more

Discover Lola and Woofy's wonderful adventures!Lola and Woofy are the best friends in the whole world. Today, it is Mother's Day and Lola and Titou have decided to do a play!Short stories for beginning readers. Featured books: A surprising goal!An original advert!Texas campingWhat a fright!Lost in the Zoo!Everybody in the ring!The Odd Student!A Good Catch!Puppy Love!Woofy in PainWoofy Missing!... read more

Discover Lola and Woofy's wonderful adventures!Lola and Woofy are the best friends in the whole world. Today, it is Mother's Day and Lola and Titou have decided to do a play!Short stories for beginning readers. Featured books: A surprising goal!An original advert!Texas campingWhat a fright!Lost in the Zoo!Everybody in the ring!The Odd Student!A Good Catch!Puppy Love!Woofy in PainWoofy Missing!... read more

Discover Lola and Woofy's wonderful adventures!Today is Lola's birthday and she receives the present she had been dreaming of: a wonderful puppy!Short stories for beginning readers. Featured books: A surprising goal!An original advert!Texas campingWhat a fright!Lost in the Zoo!Everybody in the ring!What a Show!The Odd Student!A Good Catch!Puppy Love!Woofy in PainWoofy Missing!Happy Holidays!AB... read more

Discover Lola and Woofy's wonderful adventures!Today is Lola's birthday and she receives the present she had been dreaming of: a wonderful puppy!Short stories for beginning readers. Featured books: A surprising goal!An original advert!Texas campingWhat a fright!Lost in the Zoo!Everybody in the ring!What a Show!The Odd Student!A Good Catch!Puppy Love!Woofy in PainWoofy Missing!Happy Holidays!AB... read more

Discover Lola and Woofy's wonderful adventures!Lola and Woofy are the best friends in the whole world. Today, Lola and her family, as well as Titou, are all going on a camping trip.Short stories for beginning readers. Featured books: A surprising goal!An original advert!What a fright!Lost in the Zoo!Everybody in the ring!What a Show!The Odd Student!A Good Catch!Puppy Love!Woofy in PainWoofy Mi... read more

Discover Lola and Woofy's wonderful adventures!Lola and Woofy are the best friends in the whole world. Today, Lola and her family, as well as Titou, are all going on a camping trip.Short stories for beginning readers. Featured books: A surprising goal!An original advert!What a fright!Lost in the Zoo!Everybody in the ring!What a Show!The Odd Student!A Good Catch!Puppy Love!Woofy in PainWoofy Mi... read more

Discover Lola and Woofy's wonderful adventures!Lola and Woofy are the best friends in the whole world. Today, they are going to the zoo with Titou thank to Lola's dad!Short stories for beginning readers. Featured books: A surprising goal!An original advert!Texas campingWhat a fright!Everybody in the ring!What a Show!The Odd Student!A Good Catch!Puppy Love!Woofy in PainWoofy Missing!Happy Holid... read more

Discover Lola and Woofy's wonderful adventures!Lola and Woofy are the best friends in the whole world. Today, they are going to the zoo with Titou thank to Lola's dad!Short stories for beginning readers. Featured books: A surprising goal!An original advert!Texas campingWhat a fright!Everybody in the ring!What a Show!The Odd Student!A Good Catch!Puppy Love!Woofy in PainWoofy Missing!Happy Holid... read more

Discover Lola and Woofy's wonderful adventures!Lola and Woofy are the best friends in the whole world. Today, Ant Christine is paying a visit full of surprises to Lola!Short stories for beginning readers. Featured books: A surprising goal!An original advert!Texas campingWhat a fright!Lost in the Zoo!What a Show!The Odd Student!A Good Catch!Puppy Love!Woofy in PainWoofy Missing!Happy Holidays!T... read more

Discover Lola and Woofy's wonderful adventures!Lola and Woofy are the best friends in the whole world. Today, Ant Christine is paying a visit full of surprises to Lola!Short stories for beginning readers. Featured books: A surprising goal!An original advert!Texas campingWhat a fright!Lost in the Zoo!What a Show!The Odd Student!A Good Catch!Puppy Love!Woofy in PainWoofy Missing!Happy Holidays!T... read more

Discover Lola and Woofy's wonderful adventures!Lola and Woofy are the best friends in the whole world. Today, they are going to see a soccer game.Short stories for beginning readers. Featured books: An original advert!Texas campingWhat a fright!Lost in the Zoo!Everybody in the ring!What a Show!The Odd Student!A Good Catch!Puppy Love!Woofy in PainWoofy Missing!Happy Holidays!The Mischief MakerA... read more

Discover Lola and Woofy's wonderful adventures!Lola and Woofy are the best friends in the whole world. Today, they are going to see a soccer game.Short stories for beginning readers. Featured books: An original advert!Texas campingWhat a fright!Lost in the Zoo!Everybody in the ring!What a Show!The Odd Student!A Good Catch!Puppy Love!Woofy in PainWoofy Missing!Happy Holidays!The Mischief MakerA... read more

Discover Lola and Woofy's wonderful adventures!Lola and Woofy are the best friends in the whole world. Today they are shooting an ad, but careful, Woofy is never really far...Short stories for beginning readers. Featured books: A surprising goal!Texas campingWhat a fright!Lost in the Zoo!Everybody in the ring!What a Show!The Odd Student!A Good Catch!Puppy Love!Woofy in PainWoofy Missing!Happy ... read more

Discover Lola and Woofy's wonderful adventures!Lola and Woofy are the best friends in the whole world. Today they are shooting an ad, but careful, Woofy is never really far...Short stories for beginning readers. Featured books: A surprising goal!Texas campingWhat a fright!Lost in the Zoo!Everybody in the ring!What a Show!The Odd Student!A Good Catch!Puppy Love!Woofy in PainWoofy Missing!Happy ... read more